U17

• India's U17 women's national team has been drawn into Group E for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. • The "Young Tigresses" will face opponents Malaysia, Syria, and Iraq in a series of matches hosted by Malaysia. • The qualifying tournament is scheduled to take place from October 5-11, 2026.

• North Korea crushed Thailand 6-0 in the quarterfinals on May 11 at Taihu Football Sports Center in Suzhou, China, maintaining a perfect record of 4 matches, 27 goals scored, and 0 conceded. • Defending champions North Korea now face China in the semifinals on May 14, with the winner advancing to the final on May 17 at Suzhou Sports Center Stadium. • Their dominant run, dubbed 'scary' by observers, positions them as favorites for a World Cup spot and showcases their youth team's offensive prowess.

• India men suffered a 0-3 defeat to defending champions Uzbekistan in their final Group D match at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium in Saudi Arabia. • The loss on May 11 eliminates India from the tournament, capping a disappointing campaign for the young Blue Colts. • Uzbekistan's victory strengthens their position as favorites, underscoring India's struggles against top Asian youth sides.

• India takes on China in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal on May 10, 2026, at 5 PM IST, with the winner qualifying for the U17 World Cup. • The match is telecast live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube channel, highlighting India's young women's football talent against regional powerhouse China. • This clash matters as it determines Asia's representative for the global youth tournament, building on India's strong group stage performance including a victory over Lebanon.